Because mine has a tatoo - that can't be traced by three int.'l kennel clubs - and the fact that this dog and mine look exactly the same. Coloring, size and general characteristics - minus the Enterprise costume. Chances of a cross breed or mutt looking exactly the same, not so sure? That's why.

Let me ask it another way, does anyone know the owner of the photo and if so, do they know what kind of dog theirs is, because I would say mine is the exact same as that. Just looking for an answer to a 10 year old mystery.